EXCERPT:

A. Generally:

a. Public Health Nurses (PHNs) are protected from legal liability for any negligent act or failure to act related to their duties and responsibilities.

b. Public Employers, including the Commonwealth, cities and towns (municipalities), counties and political subdivisions (e.g. regional planning agencies), may be held liable for the negligent acts of any of their employees, including PHNs, but claims are capped at $100,000 and will generally be covered under the public employers’ insurance policy.

Definition of Negligence: Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent nurse would have provided under similar circumstances that results in injury or harm.